Catching Up: Former SPD officer sentenced

1:52 PM,
Oct. 27, 2012

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Former SPD officer sentenced

In January, federal prosecutors charged SPD officer Joey M. Willis with one count of concealing assets, two counts of making false statements and three counts of giving false testimony related to a 2009 personal bankruptcy. Willis subsequently was placed on paid administrative leave by Chief Willie Shaw and about a week later Willis, a 21-year department veteran, was fired after a pre-disciplinary conference. The federal indictment was the most recent criminal cause for Willis to be removed from active duty. Including the February termination, ...